Article analysis: Pump Prices and Oil Prices: A Tale of Two Different Directions By Ernest Guillen University of Phoenix ECO/365 Ver.4 Principles of Microeconomics Instructor: Dr. Christina Espinoza-Alguera Abstract: The following article is regarding what is most important to everyone around us regarding the pricing for gasoline at the pumps. This is a topic that concerns most people on this planet‚ why are the prices for gasoline so high and is it regarding the greed of
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For a firm to shut down in the short run‚ the average variable cost can avoid paying by shutting down exceed the price it would get for selling the good (Colander‚ pg. 328). At a certain point to continue producing and selling goods would get higher than the fixed costs of not producing the goods or service. As the text mentions‚ automakers will continue to produce at a loss because the labor is a fixed cost due to union agreements. These agreements state that the workers will get paid if they are
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Oil ECO/365 - Principles of Microeconomics Oil In today’s economy many trends in consumption patterns can determine where the supply and demands are needed. In the article “East Bay Oil Exports Have Become Huge Business‚” by Glantz (2012)‚ it touches on the subject of trends and consumption of oil. Many people are aware; however forget that there is a whole lot of oil around us that can be used. This paper will discuss and address the utilities derived‚ the change that demand for the product
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Consumption Pattern of Ammunition The consumption pattern of ammunition in the United States has been on an upward trend beginning in 2008. By analyzing these articles it is apparent that there is a demand that supply cannot keep up with. The American people feel entitled to own ammunition and firearms for protection and personal reasons. Demand for ammunition has risen at a rate hard to match by the supply due to many contributing factors. It is also apparent that it is Utility The utility
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Week One Discussion Question ECO 365 August 29‚2013 Week One Discussion Question What is economics? What role does economic play in your personal and organizational decisions? Provide an example of the role of economics in decision making? According to the background history of economics‚ economics is the study of how individuals and groups make decisions with limited resources as to fulfilling and satisfying ones needs‚ desire‚ and wants. Economics is also another term related to money
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FOR WEEK 2 ECO 365 What is the relationship between productivity and the cost of production? The relationship between productivity and the cost of production is your cost per day or per hour compared to your productivity. By examine these two things together. The productivity which is your output for the amount of hours worked compared to the total cost of a certain item – you will be able to reach a “break even analysis” showing you how much you need to a make minus the total coast to make
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This work of ECO 561 Week 1 Discussion Question 1 comprises: Different products have different elasticities. Heart medication‚ for example‚ is inelastic and corn is elastic. All firms can increase the volume of goods or services sold by cutting prices; however‚ elastic products are much more price sensitive than inelastic products. Find a product that has not already been selected and describe the price elasticity. How much control might an organization have over pricing based on a product
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1) What is the main cause for the fall of past civilizations? The main cause for the fall of past civilizations is lack of food supply. The Mayans and Sumerians met their fate from this issue. The Sumerians due to elevated salt levels in the soil due to defective irrigation systems. The issues from this resulted in killing of all their crops and food sources. The Mayans were impacted by drought and soil erosion. It is hard for any civilization to flourish when they do not have a steady supply
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Syllabus School of Business ECO/365 Version 4 Principles of Microeconomics Copyright © 2011‚ 2008‚ 2007‚ 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides students with the basic theories‚ concepts‚ terminology‚ and uses of microeconomics. Students learn practical applications for microeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events. Policies Faculty and
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ECO 365 - Week 2 Discussion Question Answers DQ 1: Why is the demand of labor a derived demand? Explain the shape of the supply of labor curve. What is the relationship between productivity and the wages earned by an employee? What are some factors that determine the level of your income? The concept of derived demand occurs when the demand of product exists due to demand of another product. In this case‚ demand of a labor is a form of derived demand‚ because the amount of labor hired will
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